Virginia is among 10 states with the nation’s highest foreclosure rates

Concerns are on the rise about the chemical bisphenol A, or BPA. It’s used to make a variety of food containers, including some plastic baby bottles.

BMW recalls 200,000 cars over concerns that the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash.

While some retailers are reporting soft sales of new auto parts, used-parts companies are reporting a rise in sales.

Consumer Reports reports on tire dangers.

Over the past couple decades, companies looking to cut costs moved operations from manufacturing to customer service overseas. But recent economic conditions are forcing multinational corporations to reexamine their books.

Top economists from Wachovia and Regions banks say there’s little doubt Florida has fallen into a recession. But on a more positive note, Florida continues to attract new residents.

Missing screws in the blue toy pan can cause the clear plastic cover to come loose and release small balls, presenting a choking hazard to young children

While placing the cup on or off the base of the blender, the blender can be inadvertently turned on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.

The ceiling-mount assembly that supports the light fixture can fail, causing the fixture to unexpectedly fall and injure consumers

Tyson Foods Inc. is recalling more than 51,000 pounds of frozen raw chicken breast tenderloin over concerns it may contain soy.

About 60 percent of the banks in the country will offer at least one type of mobile banking by the end of the year, according to the American Bankers Association.

The halogen work lights can overheat and melt, and pose a risk of fire and electrical shock to consumers

The nailer can operate when the lock-off (safety) is in the locked position. Also, the nailer can operate when the trigger is not pulled and the contact trip is depressed. The unexpected ejection of a nail poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.

The steel axle inside the pedal can break, posing a fall hazard to cyclists

The temperature may be going up, but the price of gas is slowly going down

While Northern Virginia and other urban areas around the state have seen double-digit increases in housing prices in recent years, Chmura says, the Roanoke region “saw only one quarter of double-digit appreciation over the past 10 years. Homes are much more affordable there.“

Less costly methods for producing oxygen from water have been developed by researchers in the U.S. and Australia, possibly setting the stage for more use of fuel cells to produce energy.

American Electric Power said Thursday that its second quarter earnings rose 56 percent from a year ago when it recorded a $79 million accounting charge stemming from Virginia’s decision to regulate utilities

The current five-year pact between the phone company, the Communications Workers of America and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers expires at midnight Saturday.

The climbing lines can break

You are trying to save at the pump but the way you pack your car before you hit the road is what can drain your tank.

Locally, statewide, and nationall drivers are seeing a bit of relief from high gas prices

The only regions in the state with price increases were Charlottesville, Williamsburg, and Roanoke

The rechargeable lithium ion battery inside the helicopters can overheat, catch fire

The paint on the magnets can contain excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard

The plastic coating on the magnets contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard

The tip of the rattle’s antenna, which is attached to a bee figure, can detach and pose a choking hazard to small children.

The alloy cranks on the exercise cycles can break during use, posing a laceration and abrasion hazard to users

Plastic pieces inside the vacuum tool can break apart and be ejected, posing a laceration hazard to consumers